US Bridges

RTE I88 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT RTE I88+SUSQUEHANNA R · Structure no. 000000001094001

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,685
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,958 by 2027. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationJCT RTE I88+SUSQUEHANNA R
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18444, -75.61056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2007)
Projected traffic7,958 by 2027
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.